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Situated in Ooty, 2.5 km from Ooty Lake, Zostel Ooty features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 3.6 km from Ooty Botanical Gardens, 5.9 km from Gymkhana Golf Course and 10 km from Ooty Doddabetta Peak. The accommodation offers a concierge service and free WiFi.

A vegetarian breakfast is available at the hostel. Staff very nice. They really put a lot of effort to maintain the place nice.

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9
Superb
1,650 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Set in Kodaikānāl, 2.4 km from Chettiar Park, Rave Raja CoWorking Hostels offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is situated 2.6 km from Bear Shola Falls, 2.6 km from Kodaikanal Lake and 2.8 km from Kodaikanal Bus Stand. Some units at the property feature a terrace with a mountain view. Me and my partner booked a private stay and loved our time. The place is very beautiful with an amazing view of the valley. It's also in close proximity ( approx 2 km walking) of the Kodai town, making it an ideal place if you love to Walk and enjoy the quiet (we ended up doing a lot of walking, as we like it!!) The hosts are amazing, they are very approachable and cool people to hang around with. The food is yummy as well:) Highly recommended if you are looking for even a private stay with a bit of socializing (you can choose not to as well ☺️). I was also working the whole time I was there, they have a very good and stable Internet connection, making it a good option for digital nomads.

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9
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$6
per night

Located in Auroville, 10 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, HostelExp, Auroville - A Rural Retreat Experience provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is situated 10 km from Manakula Vinayagar Temple, 10 km from Pondicherry Museum and 10 km from Bharathi Park. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The Truth About HostelExp in Auroville… (From Someone Who Stayed Over a Week) I booked HostelExp for just one night but ended up staying over a week. It’s one of those places that’s easy to settle into—comfortable, quiet, and thoughtfully run 🌿🛖. The yoga shala was a real highlight 🌳🧘‍♂️. It’s clean, peaceful, and felt like a great place to start each day. The whole property is well-maintained, and you can tell there’s real care behind the scenes. Everything from the rooms to the common spaces had a calm, intentional vibe 🍃. What I appreciated most was the balance between community and personal space 🍂🪷. There were always friendly people around, but it never felt busy or overwhelming. I could join in or take time for myself, and both felt equally supported. Nitish was really helpful before I even arrived, sending clear directions and making the whole process simple 🛤️. Once I got there, he made sure I felt welcome. Lucky, who helps take care of the space, was kind and friendly too 🌼🙂. For what’s offered, the price is very fair 🍀. If you’re heading to Auroville and looking for a quiet, conscious place to stay, HostelExp is a great choice. I’d definitely come back 🌺✨.

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9.1
Superb
118 reviews
Price from
US$6
per night

Located in Kodaikānāl, 19 km from Guna Cave, Zostel Plus Poombarai, Kodaikanal provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is around 20 km from Pillar Rocks, 20 km from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory and 21 km from Kodaikanal Golf Club. Every room has a balcony with mountain views and free WiFi.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Shivani was an amazing host, so accommodating. It was an amazing experience

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9
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Set in Coonoor, 22 km from Ooty Lake, The Birdhouse Backpackers Hostel features a garden and views of the mountain. Located around 2.9 km from Sim's Park, the hostel with free WiFi is also 9 km away from Dolphin's Nose. Guests can enjoy garden views. Great, helpful staff, cool location, nicely decorated, value for money. Really cannot ask for more from a hostel. Wish I could have stayed longer. Bonus points for the doggo 🥰

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9
Superb
290 reviews
Price from
US$10
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Located in Chennai, 1.5 km from Anna University, Social Backpacker Hostel, Little Mount, Chennai provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Located around 4 km from Pondy Bazaar, the hostel with free WiFi is also 4.8 km away from St. Thomas Mount. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. The hostel is basically a 2-bhk apartment with 3 bathrooms, with one of the bedroom housing 2x2 bunk beds. The hall is very nice, but keep in mind the hostel is new and the owner is slowly personalizing everything. Sureeth, the owner is extremely sweet and nice (and hard working). He makes sure the guests are comfortable. There's an adorable kitty that comes here every morning and Sureeth gives her some milk. The locality is very Christian, and very quiet. There's a huge church nearby; make sure to visit it. You can also get breakfast and dinner, and there's also good restros (A2B, Ashok bhawan) nearby. All in all, excellent hostel experience.

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9.8
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

Set in Tiruchchirāppalli, within 4.6 km of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and 1.5 km of Rockfort Trichy, Journey junction backpackers hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is located 1.7 km from Chatram Bus Stand, 3.4 km from Jambukeswarar Temple and 5.6 km from Central Bus Station. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The host was kind and available and helped me with everything I needed with my stay and planning my trip. Walking distance from the Rock Temple. The place is clean, nicely decorated, the facilities are good and the beds are comfortable. Good people, good atmosphere.

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9.4
Superb
31 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Set in Kodaikānāl, 5.4 km from Bear Shola Falls, Zostel Kodaikanal, Vilpatti offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is located 5.7 km from Chettiar Park, 5.9 km from Kodaikanal Lake and 6.1 km from Kodaikanal Bus Stand. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a balcony. Really nice place must visit experience

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9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

Situated in Auroville, 14 km from Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Funk Monk hostel visitors centre auroville features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Located around 13 km from Botanical Garden, the hostel with free WiFi is also 13 km away from Pondicherry Museum. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. Nice location, staff , so helpful owner krishna, couple friendly, great atmosphere , hygiene

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9.8
Exceptional
44 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

Attractively situated in the centre of Chennai, Zostel Chennai, Anna Nagar features air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is located 7.9 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, 8.1 km from Pondy Bazaar and 8.9 km from Spencer Plaza Mall. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.4 km from Government Museum Chennai.

At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving Chinese and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. Place is new, clean and the team are great, and most importantly, helpful. Keep up the good times!

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9.3
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
US$9
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